Sapodilla – Manilkara zapota Live Tropical Fruit Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Brown Sugar Sweet Flavor | Evergreen Tree | Exotic Backyard Favorite

Enjoy growing your own tropical fruit with this 3-foot tall live Sapodilla tree, shipped in a 3-gallon pot and ready to thrive. Native to Tropical America, sapodilla is prized for its exceptionally sweet flavor, often described as a pear soaked in brown sugar.

Improved varieties offer smooth, fine-textured flesh and impressively large fruit. Sapodilla is most commonly eaten fresh but is also excellent in milkshakes, smoothies, and cooked desserts. Depending on the variety and growing conditions, trees may begin bearing fruit within one to two years.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live sapodilla tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Sapodilla
Botanical Name: Manilkara zapota
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Origin: Tropical America
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Up to 20 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Season: Typically December to October
Cold Damage Temp: 28°F
Container Friendly: Yes (large container recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Protect from frost and provide consistent watering during flowering and fruit development. Light pruning helps maintain manageable size and encourages healthy branching.